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Ethel M. Golden
Mar 28, 2016
Ethel M. Golden, 78, of Dover passed away in Hennis Care Center in Bolivar Monday morning, March 28, 2016 following a period of declining health.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Willoughby and Rhoda Bambury Cluett.
Ethel was a member of the First Moravian Church in Dover, the Dover VFW,...
Thresea Mae Stein
Mar 25, 2016
Thresea Mae Stein, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A daughter of the late Sidney and Pearl (Brown) Holskey, Thresea was born April 17, 1928 in Stonecreek, Ohio.
Thresea grew up in Stone Creek, and continued to live in the community until 1977. She graduated from...
Norma Lee Ford Blaylock
Mar 24, 2016
Norma Lee Ford Blaylock, 93, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Amberwood Manor at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Frank ad Stella (Keller) Foster, Norma was born September 1, 1922 at Advance, Missouri.
Norma graduated from Advance High School and then graduated from Cape Business College. In her...
Norman B. Johnson
Mar 22, 2016
Norman B. Johnson, 91, of New Philadelphia went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 after a brief illness.
A son of the late Sheldon C. Johnson and Jewell F. (Olinger) Johnson, Norman was born February 5, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio.
Norman attended Dennison High School until he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as...
Maria “Lill” Covic
Mar 22, 2016
Maria “Lill” Covic, 91, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia follow recent illness.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Meier, Lill was born January 31, 1925 at Schlavia, Germany.
On August 13, 1952, Lill married the love of her life, George Andrew Covic, and together the couple raised one...
Steven Reichman
Mar 15, 2016
Steven Gene Reichman, 51, of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
A son of Sally (Kohler) Reichman and the late Larry “Cork” Reichman, Steven was born June 22, 1964 in Union Hospital at Dover, Ohio.
Steven graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1982. He enjoyed carpentry and worked as a carpenter during his younger years. He then earned...
M. Marlene Anderson
Mar 15, 2016
Mary “Marlene” Anderson, age 79, of Brightwood, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Union Hospital at Dover following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Comanita) Wright, Marlene was born in her family’s New Philadelphia home on June 27, 1936.
She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and married her high school...
Sharon “Sherry” Stutzman
Mar 14, 2016
Sharon Jean “Sherry” Stutzman, 66, of Dover, went home to be with her Lord on March 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Columbus on June 25, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Jack R. and Jean C. (Stangle) Daubert and her step-mother, Janet Daubert of Columbus.
After graduating from Whetstone High School in Columbus she...
Frederick “Fritz” Brick
Mar 14, 2016
Frederick “Fritz” Brick, 73, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia after a period of declining health.
A son of the late Milton and Ruth (Torgler) Brick, Fritz was born August 21, 1942 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio.
He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he worked for New...
Harold Wiegand
Mar 14, 2016
On March 14, 2016, our Uncle Gene joined his parents, siblings, and nephew David in eternal rest.
Born in Dover on April 8, 1925, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Franz) Wiegand. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Retired from Joy Global Manufacturing, he...
Eleanor Soulsby
Mar 14, 2016
Eleanor Emma (Fanty) Soulsby, 100, of Dover, arrived at her eternal heavenly home on Monday, March 14, 2016 and was reunited with her husband, Eugene Soulsby.
A daughter of the late Alexander and Isadora (Ebli) Fanti, Eleanor was born September 26, 1915 at Barnhill, Ohio.
Eleanor’s greatest passion in life was her love for the Lord and she enjoyed worshipping...
Mary Lou Thrush
Mar 13, 2016
Mary Lou Thrush, 87, formerly of New Philadelphia passed away on March 13, 2016 in Lexington, North Carolina.
Mary Lou was born in Franklin, Indiana July 6, 1928 to Clarence and Helen M (Dunlap) Yelton.
She was a 1946 graduate of Howe High School in Indianapolis. Upon graduation, Mary Lou worked alongside her husband in his many business ventures as...
Claude Ousley
Mar 12, 2016
Claude “Jake” Ousley, 76 of Bolivar, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.
A son of the late Homer and Grace (Stephens) Ousley, Claude was born July 21, 1940 in Jeffersonville, Kentucky.
Claude retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service where he received numerous medals and honors. Following his retirement...
George W. Wilson
Mar 10, 2016
George William Wilson, age 83, of Midvale, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 while in the care of Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia.
A son of the late George W. and Myrtle Haver Wilson, George was born at Midvale on May 30, 1932.
He was a 1950 graduate of the former Midvale High School and soon after graduating began working...
Jerry L. Shull
Mar 10, 2016
Jerry L. Shull, 73 of Canton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.
A son of the late Harvey and Gladys (Zurcher) Shull, Jerry was born May 31, 1942 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio.
After graduation from New Philadelphia High School in 1960, Jerry went on to serve in the United States Navy. He...
Estella Ruth Stotts
Mar 9, 2016
Estella Ruth Stotts, age 93, of The Arbors at Minerva and Formerly of New Philadelphia, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late George and Estella Walters Wilcox, Ruth, as she was known by all, was born at Barnesville, Ohio on February 3, 1923. On March 10, 1945, Ruth married...
Denny Wire
Mar 8, 2016
Dennis Evan Wire, 72, of Dover and formerly of Uhrichsville, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Hennis Care & Retirement Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.
A son of the late Evan Willis and Irene Esther (Kariher) Wire, Denny was born January 29, 1944 at Youngstown, Ohio.
Denny graduated from Boardman High School in 1962. He then...
Jack L. Menapace
Feb 29, 2016
Jack L. Menapace, age 81, residing at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover, died peacefully early Monday evening, February 29, 2016 at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia.
Born in New Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Magdalena Mattevi Menapace and Mareno L. Menapace. He graduated from New Philadelphia High in 1952 and was a member of the undefeated...
Clara V. Stocksdale
Feb 26, 2016
Clara V. Stocksdale, age 95, of New Philadelphia, Ohio died this past week in the comfort of her home.
A lifetime resident of New Philadelphia, Clara was born July 15, 1920 to the late William and Bertha (Longenecker) Yaggi. She was a 1938 graduate of New Philadelphia high school and then graduated from Saint Luke’s School of Nursing in 1941.
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John L Hursey, Jr.
Feb 26, 2016
John L. Hursey, Jr., age 60, of Tuscarawas went home with Jesus following a brief battle with cancer.
John is the son of John and MaryAnn (Nigro) Hursey,Sr. of Newcomerstown and was born in Coshocton on January 13, 1956.
A 1974 graduate of Indian Valley South High School, John owned and operated Hursey’s grocery store, Hursey’s Catering and the Canal...
